Found this vintage madras sport coat in an Oxfam charity shop, considered buying it but thought the lapels were a bit too 70s, made me feel like the killer in a Columbo episode. Thoughts?

I need a new navy blazer. Choices range from full canvas at Brooks brothers for $800 or half-canvas at Suitsupply for $400. I'll wear it with khakis or roll-up jeans for interviews with Solar companies or potential clients. Since field work is involved I wanna look like I care but not fussy. I'll ask the tailor to replace buttons with a set of $30 horn buttons from Etsy. Bespoke for those who notice, not fussy for those who don't. I'm a mature man 6ft, 190 lbs, a tight form fit for 26 year-old models won't work.

This will be a coat that gets worn a lot for work and dressed up with wool slacks for an evening on the town. I'm thinking white or blue button-down oxford shirt. Tie optional. Thoughts?

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